US Bridges

Blairsferry RD over Trib to Cedar River

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000220910

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blairsferry RD over Trib to Cedar River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Blairsferry RD over Trib to Cedar River in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesBlairsferry RD
CrossesTrib to Cedar River
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03502, -91.71154
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2021)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blairsferry RD over Trib to Cedar River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blairsferry RD over Trib to Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Blairsferry RD over Trib to Cedar River carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Blairsferry RD over Trib to Cedar River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Blairsferry RD over Trib to Cedar River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.